May 20

685

Battle of Nechtansmere, Northumbrian invasion of Scotland defeated by Pictish King Bruide

Scotland

The Battle of Dunnichen (Welsh Linn garan) or Battle of Nechtansmere was fought between the Picts and Northumbrians on May 20, 685, near Forfar, Angus. It ended in a decisive …

685

Battle of Dunnichen, the Picts stopped the advance northwards of the Angles of Northumbria

Scotland

Battle of Dunnichen, the Picts stopped the advance northwards of the Angles of Northumbria. This May 20, 685 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

1303

France and England make peace, releasing forces to attack Scotland.

Ireland

France and England make peace, releasing forces to attack Scotland. This May 20, 1303 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1311

The war of the O'Briens of Thomond escalates as the Norman-Irish become involved on both sides

Ireland

The war of the O’Briens of Thomond escalates as the Norman-Irish become involved on both sides. This May 20, 1311 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1648

Truce between the confederates and Inchiquin

Ireland

A truce is agreed between the Irish Confederates and Murrough O’Brien, Lord Inchiquin (a Protestant commander aligned with Parliament), during the Irish Confederate Wars in 1648. …

1747

James Lind began a controlled experiment which demonstrated that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy

Ireland

James Lind began a controlled experiment which demonstrated that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy. This May 20, 1747 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1759

Sir Eyre Coote, the younger; soldier, MP, and governor of Jamaica, born

Ireland

Sir Eyre Coote, the younger; soldier, MP, and governor of Jamaica, born. This May 20, 1759 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1836

An Act amalgamates the county constabulary and Peace Preservation Force into a centralized police force, the Irish Constabulary

Ireland

An Act amalgamates the county constabulary and Peace Preservation Force into a centralized police force, the Irish Constabulary. This May 20, 1836 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1922

De Valera and Collins agree to a pact

Ireland

Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins reach an agreement known as the “Collins–de Valera Pact” in May 1922, ahead of the Irish general election in June. The pact proposes that pro- …

1927

The opening hours of Irish public houses are restricted by the Intoxicating Liquor Act

Ireland

The opening hours of Irish public houses are restricted by the Intoxicating Liquor Act. This May 20, 1927 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1932

Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland for Ireland on the anniversary of Charles Lindberghs famous

Ireland

Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland for Ireland on the anniversary of Charles Lindberghs famous. This May 20, 1932 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …